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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

A letter written by John Wesley
while travelling in Ireland was lately
sold in London In it he says: For
natural Sweetness of Temper, for
Courtesy and Hospitality, la never
seen any people like the Irish. Indeed
all l converse with are only English
transplanted into another Soil. And
they are mended by the Removal, hav-
ing left all their Roughness and Surli-
ness behind them. They receive the
Word of God with all Gladness and
Readiness of Mind The Danger is
that it shonld rot take deep root, that
it should be as seed falling on stoney
ground But is there not the same
danger in England? Do not you find
it so in London?"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

The marriage bill requiring all parties
desiring to commit matrimony to first
obtain a license from the county clerk
and which goes into effect 90 days after
the adjournment of the legislature, con
tains several restrictive provisions in
tended TO retard the progress of those
who would marry in haste and repent
at leisure If either of the contracting
parties is a minor he or she must show
a written consent from his or her guar
dian. This will make it exceedingly
unpleasant for the callow youth who
thinks he ought to be husband at Is,
and to the silly girl who aspres to be a
wife at 10 or Whereabouts. 1t has come
to be regarded as highly important that
the traffic in hearts should be regulated
by more stringent measures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

A recent report of the Pasteur
Institute states that out of 1852 patients
who have been treated 2, 164 had been
bitten by animals which were undoubt-
edlv mad, and that out of these 2,164
only 20 or 1.34 per cent died Before
the discovery of this method the lowest
death rate for persons affected by rabies
was 10 per cent, and the secretary of
the institute claims that 81 persons owe
>their lives entirely to Pasteur' :
discovery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

olive -lOCk.
CATTLE-Market steady shipping steers,
o. 0l 40; cows. bulls md nfiNed.s 0n5 90;
stockers and feeders S2G a3 o. Texans,
az - "a ~
HoGs-Market ,troug ca ", closed
easier rough and mixed, 81. as; pack
ing and shipping, S4.VO . light a %
IA. U; skips, e. 4.jn
SHEEP-Market stronger; natives, S3Cd4 /;
western. e. 40 81, Texans, - 5y0l3 80
lambs, 81 - (ot3 %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24
hscOvery

n Professor Davis Swing advocates the
building of two large cathedrals in
Chicago, namely, waits mission
building and a large hotel for working
girls: and in these cathedrals he would
like to see Benevolence installed as the
presiding bishop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

Cholera is disappearing In chill, and ar
engagements are being made for the regular
suring insurrcction. Chicago Nal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

Mai. Bell of the Seventh United States
Cavalry. is in New York for the purpose
of going over the manuscript of Mrs
Custer for her book on the life of Gen.
Custer. Maj. Bell was very intimate
with Gen. Custer and probably knows
more about his military career than
any one else. For this reason Mrs
Custer thought it well to have him read
the manuscript before sending it to the
printer, in case there might be any in
accuracies regarding her husband 5
military life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

II a Washingtonian remains away
from church month he may be fined
fifty pounds of tobacco, and "bab-
bling woman" may be ducked in the
Potomac. Such is the law still found
on the statute books of the capital.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

Up to June Is there have been 4S0
strikes since Jan. I, involving 227, 900
wage workers, against 164 strikes for
same time last year, involving $4,000
wage workers. During May 1900
struck against 2l6,0o) for May of last
year Labor generally is contented
with the existing rates, but it is only a
question of time for a further agitation
to be made for better conditions. The
national government has disappointed
the Knights in its treatment Of labor
questions, and several state Legislators
have done no better.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

A clergyman from Portland, Oregon.
told this incident the other day at the
Baptist meeting at St. Paul as illustrat-
ing the unsettled state of peoples minds
in the far northwest. Among the
inhabitants of Portland he found a
family with a letter from a Boston
church dated back "a years. When he
asked the lady of the family why in the
world she had not some time in the
course of those "a years come in and
Joined one the Baptist churches of
Portland, her simple reply was: "Well,
you see, sir, we haven't been quite
certain whether we should remain"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

The Toledo Ann Arbor a Cadillac rdil-
road is growing ia e. About .O) men are
employ ed at the Cadillac end Of the road
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

viding for additional fire protection at
the soldiers home and prohibiting the
sale or gilt OF any spirituous malt or win.
Gus liquors or other intoxicants to the in
mates of the home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

The state encampment date has been
changed. IL will begin August and con
tinue until the ! tn. Adl e. Gen. Drum
has as igned Co. Black of the Twenty
third United tates infantry, stationed at
tort Wayne. as inspector general of the
camp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-06-24

The house has passed the bill amending
school laws. IL provides that two exam
liners together with tue probate Judge
shall elect "A secretary, who shall perform
an inspection of schools for the county,
instead of having it done 10y the chairman
of township boards. A first grade certifi-
cate once issued is made available in any
county of tine state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04
THE STAR OF BETHLEi!EM.
Astronomers Predict that IL viii APP
near in 1887.

pear w 1906
The Democrat is able 10 lay before
its readers this week something more
startling than weather prediction.
The following was published some
years ago in The savannah Recorder,
and while il is far from comforting to
timid souls, it should be interesting
reading ut the present time when the
hour for the fuldllment of the grim
prophecy to which it refers has arrived:
Professor c. \, Glimmer, of King
ston. jamaica, who is scientist of
fame, recently made some wonderful
prophecies in connection with the ac-
ton of the planets and other heavenly
bodies. He says; in 1887 the star of
Bethlehem will be once more seen in
CaSseopia'S Chair, and it will be accom-
panied by total eclipse of the sun and
moon. The star only makes its appear
ance every 3l5 wears. Ii will appear
and ilrumine the heavens and exceed
in brilliapcy even Jupiter when in
opposition to the sun and therefore.
nearer To the earth and brighter. The
marvellous brilliancy of the Star of
Bethlehem in 1887 will surpass any of
its previous yisitations. 1t Will be seen
even by aoonday, shining with quick
flashing light the entire year, after
which it will gradually decrease in
brightness and finally disappear, not
to return TO our heavens till 2S02, 3l5
wears after 1887. This star first attract
ed the attention of modern astronomers
in the year 1873 II was then called a
new star. Ii was not a new star, how
ever. for this was the star that shone
50 brightly 4 Il. c., and was the star
that illumined the heavens at the
nativity of Jesus Christ. This star re-
appeared every SIS years since, and
every educated astrologer is certain
that il will re-appear in August 1887.
The appearance of this star aecompan-
led AS it will be by solar and lunar
eclipses. together with the baneful
influence that follows positions that
Mars and Saturn win occupy, will cause
a universal war. and portentious flood
and fearful shipwrecks. North America
will be involved in civil strife, and
/. reign of terror will prevail in the At
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

Congressman Henderson, of Iowa,
refuses his party associates and the
Randall democrats in a fight for free
whiskey and tobacco against free salt
and lumber. Mr. Henderson is reported
as saying:
am opposed to removing the tax
on tobacco, distilled spirits used in the
arts, or peach brandy, and | think if
any attempt is made to consider a bill
having that object in view it may re-
suit in a sufficient number of Repub-
Leans joining hands with Mr.. Morrison
in taking mp his bin in preference. A
strong reduction on the duty on sugar
would, believe, be acceptable. When
sugar goes on the free list | believe
lumber and salt will accompany it"
When brought 10 the test as they
will be sooner or later, the great body
of western republicans will take the
position which Mr.. Henderson does.
Even those who are deluded with the
fallacy of protection, will hesitate to
declare for free whickey and tobocco
while the necessities of life are burdened
with heavy taxation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

One Of the most feasible schemes to
furnish basis for continuing the
national banking system is outlined in
the following news item recently sent
out from Washington:
1t is reported that Treasurer Jor-
dan has drafted and submitted to the
committees of Congress a bill to pro
vide fer the substitution of p per
cent bonds, for the full surrender val
ne, principal and interest of the per
cent and a per cent. government
bonds outstanding. The new bonds to
be issued with the understanding that
the government may redeem not more
than sixty million dollars per annum,
selected by lot. 1t is believed that
this plan would afford the holders of
the outstanding bonds sufficient induce
ment, would decrease the surplus, and
would enable the national banks to Sc
cure bonds for their circulation at low
premiums.
If the banks would accept the prop
osition suggested by Treasurer Jordan,
it would doubtless be quite advan-
tageous to the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

there was a look of unusual gravity ON
her face.
"Here, Helen, is three dollars" said
she, placing the money in the girls
hand. There is not quite that much
coming to You. but take it, You will
need it."
Helen turned her face. white now.
but beautiful still, to Mrs. Stuart, and
asked by an appealing glance:
"What do you mean ?"
Mrs. Stuart evidently understood her
masked question, and said:
I'VE do not want hired girl any
longer, Helen"
Then you do Not want my services
further?" Helen gasped. in dismay.
No, You had better hunt you another
place. l think you'd better go to New
ton and take she train for st, Louis"
But You have given me more money
than was coming TO me. You only owe
me two dollars and fifty cents"
Il know it, Helen; but it will help
You along some TO get another place.
1t will pay Your fare on the train"
Helen took half-dollar piece and
placed it on the table by The side of
Mrs. Stuart, saying:
Mrs. Stuart, L can only take what
justly belongs to me; l want no more.
and, with Gods help, my little brother
and will succeed some way in driving
the wolf from the door.
But, sister, we amt got no door.
and l must stay out among the
wolves" interrupted little Amos, in a
manner so pathetic that the tears arose
in Mrs. Stuart's eyes, and it was only
by the greatest effort and strong re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04
THE BERLIN POLICE.
How Crime IL Concentrated by the Law
Breakers OF Germany's Capital.


Breakers OF Germany's Capital.
The ordinary Berlin criminal attach
es himself to a specially, and rarely de-
parts from it. For instance, a pick
pocket would no more think of break
ing into house than he would of steal
ing linen from garnet or pilfering from
cart Crime being thus concentrated.
greater ability is required on the part
Of the professional thief. This calls for
corresponding amount of cleverness
in the police, and accordingly special
lists are employed. One functionary
viii occupy himself entirely with cases
of HOUSEKEEPING, another with thefts
from furnished apartments and night
lodging-houses, third with swindlers
and gamblers and fourth with bull
lies, etc. The same division has been
followed to the criminal album, which
/ was able TO examine. and which nat
urally is very interesting. Its useful
ness is proved in this way: When a
person comes to complain of having
been robbed he is shown the photo
graphs of thieves specially addicted to
the particular form Of robbery. Hoften
happens. however, that when the indi-
yidual who has been identified from his
photograph is arrested. the prosecutor
Is unable to clearly recognize him.
Those who are born in Berlin, or have
their domicile there, can not be ex-
PEELED, but the quarters where they
have the right to live can be restricted.
The police tolerate a dozen or so Of
tayerns and restaurants the clients Of
which consist entirely of thieves and
bullies. These places, which arc stu
.ted at the extremities of the town,
near the gates. do not call for special
remark The police Of safety at ber-
in employs rather large number Of
nformers (vigilants) who are recruited
rom the criminal classes. Cor. Parts
.cnrss0l des De1dts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04
THE DEMOCRAT.
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN.
POETRY AND SERIAL STORY.
THE BROOkLET.s SONG.

Listen TO the Jingle, tingie
Listen 10 the jingle, jingle,
For it is the brooklet singing,
Sweetest music ever bringing,
Always singing, ever ringing,
As it speeds its way along;
Underneath the rustic bridges,
Through the sandy tracks and ridges,
Through the valleys where il rallies
AL its powers into song!
Listen to the patter. patter,
Listen 10 the clatter, CHATTER.
As It flows where buds are bending.
With its music never ending.
Sweetest notes forever blending,
As II tingles Ger the stones:
With its loud and thrilling laughter.
And the echoes ringing after,
With its signing and then dying
Into mimic human moansl
Listen to its groarng, groanins,
Listen 10 its sweet informing
As it through the meadows sweeping,
In the woodlands mildly weeping
With its music ever oeStins
To an airy, fairy time;
Hear its loud and steady Ginning,
Purest language gayly rhyming,
Turning, swaying, love songs playing,
To the angels sweetest chime.
Listen 10 It's notes or Spicndor,
Listen, hear its music tender,
While II flows amid the crosses,
kissing them with sweet caresses,
While their forms it sayly dresses
In rich dew gems fair and fine;
To the sea Its waters bounding,
Richest notes Of music sounding,
Ever living, always giving
Us its melodies divine.
Listen to its prattle, prattle,
Listen TO its merry rattle,
Sweeping on and on forever
With the raptures OF endeavor,
Singing, ringing always, ever
Natures fairest, rarest rhyme;
1t has sung me many stories
OF great deeds and heroes glories
And l, weeping, see il sweeping
Onward like the waves of time!
II. c. Tripp, ia C,SrreRt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

1t seems that it is almost impossible
for MIR. Blaine TO keep out of range of
clergymen who make politics Il special
ty. At meeting held in Portland,
Maine, on Sunday, the 23d uIt, the
position of the republican party upon
the question of prohibition was under
discussion. Rev. 4. j. Abbott said
" If the Republicans party is a prohibit
ton party, why has not its great leader,
Mr.. Blaine, electrified the country with
I'm utteranCc on this point? He knows
continued the speaker, that the first
utterance of sympathy with prohibition
principles would be fatal to his ambi-
ton" At the conclusion of Mr.. Alb
bolts remarks Rev. DR. Bashford, who
is well known in Wisconsin where he
grew to manhood and was educated,
stated that in recent conversation
Mr.. Blaine had explained to him why
the republican party could not insert Il
q prohibition clause in its national plat
form. The following is the eXplana-
tion offered by MIR Blaine:
That is impossible, You have no
idea Of the opposition to prohibition on
the part of many good men in the Re
publican party. If the party adopted
prohibition in the national platform of
1888. that action would insure its de
feat 50 it is unreasonable in you, if
you are a friend to the party, to ask us
10 adopt Il measure on which we would
have no hope of carrying the country.
The Maine statesman might well
pray to be delivered from clergymen
with an inclination to talk politics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

daughter-in-law. He resolved to wait
day or two, and in the meantime
form some excuse for sending his son
away. The next day Helen seemed as
obedient and humble as ever. She
never assumed any other part than that
of servant, yet her eyes could fash
with spirit.
When Mr.. Stuart came suddenly into
the kitchen and saw Warren talking to
her, as she kneaded the dough, her
sleeves rolled above her dimpled elbows,
he knew that he must act Soon Helen
blushed and looked affrighted at his
entrance, while Warren was not a little
confused. He said nothing, but kept
close observance of both The next
day he noticed Warren again talking in
an under tone to the girl. Her manner
was ever defferential, but she seemed
annoyed with his attentions.
"Something must be done, said the
farmer. Then he remembered small
farm he had purchased few years
before in Cook County, Ill. He
would send his son to his real-estate
agent in the city of Chicago to procure
an abstract 70 the land. Mr.. Stuart
wrote to his agent telling him to not
hurry about the abstract and detain his
son at least a month in the city.
why, father why is it necessary
for me to go there, if you only want an
abstract ?" asked the astonished War
rem, when told that he was to take the
train the next day for Chicago.
Il win send you a power-of-attorney
70 sell the place
Il did not know you wanted TO sell
the Cook County land. ;"
..Yes, do" said the father, lower
ing his brow in spite of himself He
knew he was asking twice the value Of
the land. and that there was but very
little prospect of its ever being sold at
his figures
Warren, who had noticed his fathers
lowering Chances from day to day. and
the GOODNESS with which hs treated
Hsasn. suspected the real object q tas
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

[eopwight, 1885, by A. ". Kellogg Newspaper Coz
CHAPTER VI.-CoNTINUEp.
Mrs. Stuart was silent. Her husband
was violent, and the shrewd woman
always allows her husband to quiet
down before she attempts to manage
him. A person would be fool to try
to handle a red-hot iron, and it would
be equally as foolish to try to handle a
red-hot man.
Mr.. Stuart cooled rapidly; perhaps
more rapidly than he otherwise would
have done if he had had plan of his
own. He knew in his sober moments
that his wife was shrewder than him
self, and he depended upon her shrewd-
ness to extricate them from this diff
ficulty.
What is your plan for managing
this ?" he finally asked
Mrs. Stuart was silent; her needles
clicked and she bowed her head over
her knitting.
MANDY, are you speeches. P" ne
asked, exhibiting his veXation.
mo, l can speak yet" she answered,
still knitting away.
"What is your plan for managing
this affair? P"
"Oh, if you are going to manage it
yourself, it's no use to make any sug-
gestions," said Mrs. Stuart.
Now don't be foolish, Mandy a;
what's your plan? ''
live got none of my own. l think
the plan suggested by Mrs. Arnold
would be about the best
"What is it ?"
"Oh, if you intend to have your own
way in the matter go ahead it's no use
for any one else to Interfere
Mr.. Stuart was silent a few moments.
He stretched his feet out before him,
thrust his hands in his pockets, while
his brow was like lowering thunder
cloud.
Mrs. Stuart, at last tired of tantaliz-
ing her husband, Said: Mrs. Arnold
is very good woman, and not only a
good, but shrewd woman. She, be-
ing a disinterested party in the matter,
is capable of giving advice in it better
than we who have a sons welfare at
stake"
IF l don't know what her plan is l
don't care about hearing it talked
about" said Mr.. Stuart.
''She said the best plan would be to
send Warren away; send him to Chi
cago on business that would keep him
there for several weeks, and while he is
gone ship the girl. "
Mr.. Stuart at once saw the wisdom
of this valuable lady's plan. 1t could
be done without arousing the suspicion
Of either. 1t might be done even in
kindness to both. for now that his evil
passion had passed away he felt that
the poor girl would not be much TO
blame if she married well. Helen, he
admitted, had some excellent qualities,
and had she been wealthy instead of
poor, he could have accepted her as a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04

THEY STARTED DOWN THE ROAD.
membrance of duty that she was rc-
strained from following her natural
impulse to clasp the dear girl in her
arms and tell her she should stay.
Helen was busy gathering up the
few articles of clothing belonging to
herself and brother, and putting them
in an old carpet bag.
You are not going away at once,
are youP' asked Mrs. Stuart, in aston
ishment.
Yes, ma Fam" said Helen, striving
to repreSs her tears. for she felt this
discharge was on Warren 's-aecount.
DO not gotiu morning, child, y rain
is coming up"
mo, Mrs. Stuart, we will go on as
far as we can tonight and he that far
on our road in the morning"
IN have You sent in the wagon"
No. thank you, the teams are
busy"
Little Amos put on his little jacket
and hat. and then, with his crutchoS
under his little arms, stood ready to ac-
company his sister. 1t was slow
progress, indeed, they would make, and
Mrs. Stuart knew il would be hard for
Helen to find place for herself and
the crippled brother.
That good lady watched the hired
girl as she and the boy passed out of
the gate into the lane, and then went
into her bedroom to cry for having
done her duty in obeying Mrs. Arnold
and shipped that girl"
Little Amos hoped along on his
crutches without any complaint, for he
had learned to bear misfortunes with
ont murmur. Great dark clouds
were rising in the western sky, and
there was every indication of one of
those thunder-storms common To the
summer season.
Helen did not 90 in the direction of
Newton. Why should she, who knew
nothing of cities and toy.ns, seek a
home there, exposed to their vices ?
The country had been her home and
she would seek none other She turned
eastward, with her little brother feebly
hopping along at her side. She turned
down the lane. As they were passing
the pasture gate it opened, and Rose
Stuart, her cheeks wet with tears,
sprang out and threw her arms about
Helen's neck.
"Oh! Helen, dear, good girl, do not
think / am TO blame for this" she
sobbed.
81 do not blame you, Rose" said
Helen, her own tears falling fast.
Forgive father and mother, they
have been talked TO by the vilest SLAM
derers."
II can forgive all as hope to be for
given" turning her large blue eyes
toward Heaven, as if she sought Divine
approval
Now she just looks like the angels
l dreamed about" said little Amos,
who occupied his time, alternately, in
watching the almost angelic expression
on his sisters face and those threaten
ing clouds from which thunder occa-
sionally growled.
'Oh, Helen, we are going to have q
storm" said Rose, won't you come
back and stay until it is over?''
mo! no! Rose, thank you, we must
go on, we will reach some shelter |
hope before the rain begins to fall.
But oh, / wish you would let me
help. you. Here is five dollars my
father gave me to buy new summer
hat; will you not take it?''
"Oh, mol no! Rose, could not, said
Helen, drawing herself away, 81 dare
not accept charity while / am strong
md able to earn livelihood for myself
and brother. Farewell, Rose, we will
always remember you in love"
TO BE CONTINUED.